Deck 22: Emergency Preparedness and Protective Practices

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a stress-related symptom that may occur as a result of stress?

A) Fatigue
B) Irritability
C) Lethargy
D) Lapses in concentration
E) All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Question 2

A feeling of worry or uneasiness is known as

A) fight or flight syndrome.
B) post-traumatic stress disorder.
C) anxiety.
D) depression.

Answer 2

anxiety.

Question 3

What is the responsibility of an emergency evacuation coordinator?

A) To prevent emergencies in the medical office
B) To take charge of and manage evacuation procedures during an emergency
C) To maintain and test fire extinguishers
D) To locate fire hazards in the workplace

Answer 3

To take charge of and manage evacuation procedures during an emergency

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of the resistance phase of the GAS?

A) The stress remains but the body adapts.
B) May last hours,days,or months
C) Cortisol is secreted.
D) The body remains "on-guard."
E) All of the above

Question 5

According to OSHA,which of the following must be included in an emergency action plan?

A) Preferred means of reporting fires and other emergencies
B) Procedures for employees performing rescue duties
C) Procedures to account for all employees after an evacuation
D) Emergency evacuation plan
E) All of the above

Question 6

All of the following are examples of natural disasters except:

A) Flood
B) Earthquake
C) Bomb explosion
D) Tornado

Question 7

What occurs during the recovery phase of the GAS?

A) The body returns to its normal level of functioning.
B) The immune system becomes compromised.
C) The blood glucose level increases.
D) Resources to combat stress become depleted.

Question 8

According to OSHA,when is it acceptable to use direct voice communication to alert employees of an emergency situation?

A) When the office is located in a one-story building
B) When all the employee have good hearing
C) When there are ten or fewer employees
D) When there are 20 or more employees

Question 9

What is stress?

A) An event that occurs without advance warning
B) Loss of self-worth and interest in day-to-day activities
C) The body's response to threat or change
D) An event that poses a serious threat to personal safety

Question 10

All of the following are characteristics of an emergency action plan except:

A) Helps to prevent injuries and fatalities
B) Helps to prevent property damage
C) Describes the actions to take in an emergency situation
D) Prevents disasters from occurring

Question 11

Which of the following occurs during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?

A) The body senses a stressor and begins to react.
B) Epinephrine is released.
C) The attention becomes narrowly focused on the perceived threat.
D) The body prepares for fight or flight.
E) All of the above

Question 12

All of the following are symptoms of severe anxiety except:

A) Hyperventilation
B) Rapid pulse rate
C) Loss of emotional control
D) Loss of voluntary muscle control

Question 13

All of the following are examples of a positive reaction to a disaster except:

A) Filling sandbags to minimize damage
B) Opening a shelter at a community high school
C) Providing counseling services for individuals with stress reactions
D) Becoming angry and depressed

Question 14

All of the following occur when epinephrine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system except:

A) Decrease in blood pressure
B) Dilation of the pupils
C) Increased heart rate
D) Increased respiratory rate

Question 15

All of the following are components of an emergency evacuation plan except:

A) Evacuation floor plan posted in multiple locations
B) A list of the hazardous chemicals stored in the workplace
C) Conditions that would require evacuation of the area
D) Evacuating individuals with disabilities

Question 16

Disasters that tend to cause the most serious psychological effects include those that

A) occur without warning.
B) pose a serious threat to personal safety.
C) have an uncertain duration.
D) result from malicious intent.
E) All of the above

Question 17

An immediate and complete evacuation of a building is usually required for which of the following?

A) Thunderstorm
B) Large fire
C) Child vomiting in the waiting room
D) Small fire in a waste basket

Question 18

All of the following are examples of man-made disasters except:

A) Power outage
B) Influenza epidemic
C) Fire
D) Terrorism

Question 19

All of the following are characteristics of man-made disasters except:

A) Are caused by negligent human actions
B) Are caused by the failure of a man-made system
C) Are caused by the natural processes of the earth
D) Consists of an event that causes serious damage

Question 20

Which of the following are typically used to report an emergency and/or alert employees to an emergency situation?

A) Dialing 911
B) Dialing an internal emergency number
C) Activate a manual alarm
D) All of the above

Question 21

A fire extinguisher should not be used for which of the following?

A) To extinguish a small fire that has just started
B) To protect an evacuation route that a fire may block
C) To fight a large fire that is out of control
D) To extinguish a fire in a waste basket

Question 22

An evacuation floor plan includes the location of all of the following except:

A) Occupant's current location
B) Portable fire extinguishers
C) Smoke detectors
D) Fire alarms

Question 23

All of the following are characteristics of a sprinkler system except:

A) Located at ceiling level
B) Are activated by the buildup of smoke in an area
C) Usually includes an alarm system to alert building occupants
D) Only those sprinklers closest to the fire are activated.

Question 24

Which of the following must be included in the training of employees on the emergency action plan?

A) Emergency response procedures
B) Location and use of emergency equipment
C) Evacuation procedures
D) Emergency shutdown procedures
E) All of the above

Question 25

All of the following are examples of fuel sources that might be found in the medical office except:

A) Patient charts
B) Hot surfaces
C) Laboratory testing chemicals
D) Furniture

Question 26

In the event of an evacuation,what document can be used to account for patients after exiting the building?

A) Patient log-in sheet
B) Emergency action plan
C) Employee roster
D) Telephone book

Question 27

Which of the following prevents the spread of fire from one area of a building to another?

A) Fire alarm
B) Fire resistant cabinet
C) Smoke detector
D) Fire door

Question 28

Which of the following determines the requirements for the number,size,location,and type of fire extinguishers in the medical office?

A) Fire code requirements
B) Smokey the Bear
C) Owner of the building
D) Medical office manager

Question 29

Where should a fire extinguisher be located in the medical office?

A) Near the door of a room
B) Near the exit of the building
C) Along normal paths of travel
D) All of the above

Question 30

What is the term for a material that catches on fire easily?

A) Flammable material
B) Flame-retardant material
C) Combustible material
D) Hazardous material

Question 31

All of the following are elements must exist in order for a fire to occur except:

A) Fuel source
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Oxygen
D) Ignition source

Question 32

Which of the following is a guideline required by OSHA for exit routes?

A) Must be unlocked from the inside
B) Should be clearly marked and well-lit
C) Should be at least 28 inches wide
D) Should be unobstructed and free of clutter
E) All of the above

Question 33

An employee who performs rescue or medical duties during an evacuation is known as an

A) emergency responder.
B) emergency evacuation coordinator.
C) office supervisor.
D) evacuation warden.

Question 34

The quickest and easiest way to exit a building during an evacuation is known as the

A) wheelchair accessible exit.
B) primary exit route.
C) secondary exit route.
D) fire door.

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of an ignition source?

A) Trash
B) Drapes and rugs
C) Faulty electrical equipment
D) Oxygen tanks

Question 36

Which of the following are examples of Class A fuel sources?

A) Wood,paper,plastics,rubber
B) Wiring,circuit breakers,electrical outlets
C) Gasoline,oil,grease,alcohol
D) Vegetable oil and animal oil

Question 37

What is the proper sequence of events that should occur in responding to a fire?

A) Rescue,activate,confine,extinguish/evacuate
B) Activate,rescue,confine,extinguish/evacuate
C) Confine,activate,rescue,extinguish/evacuate
D) Extinguish/evacuate,rescue,activate,confine

Question 38

The first step in using a fire extinguisher is to

A) aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
B) slowly squeeze the handle.
C) sweep the nozzle from side to side.
D) pull out the pin.

Question 39

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fire prevention plan?

A) Identifies flammable and combustible materials stored in the workplace
B) Identifies ways to control workplace fire hazards
C) Reduces the probability that a workplace fire will ignite or spread
D) All of the above

Question 40

Which of the following is a way in which fires start in the medical office?

A) Improper storage of chemicals
B) Arson
C) Overloaded electrical outlets
D) All of the above